Clinical Microbiology

Services

A broad spectrum of testing services in aerobic/anaerobic bacteriology, mycobacteriology, parasitology and mycology are provided.

In addition to the isolation, identification and susceptibility testing of microbial pathogens, rapid detection for bacterial, cryptococcal, Influenza A and B antigens and Dengue virus antibodies are also available.

Rapid culture identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacteria is performed by PCR method.

Facilities

The Clinical Microbiology Division introduced Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometer in September 2012, which facilities bacterial identification and treatment planning.

Optimal Environment for Enhanced Safety
The Tuberculosis Laboratory is furnished with an anteroom in compliance with the WHO biosafety guideline. With the well-designed inward airflow, HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter air exhaust and biological safety class II cabinet, the isolated Tuberculosis Laboratory provides a safe environment for tuberculosis culture and culture identification.

A new autoclave with a built-in safety lock mechanism has been installed to prevent accidents during high pressure and heat operations.

The replacement of new CO2 incubators, with the features of effective heat sterilisation cycle and HEPA filter airflow system, allows an excellent air quality inside the incubators.

Enhanced Accuracy & Efficiency

The implementation of a new version of ATB ExpressionTM bacterial identification and susceptibility testing system, which is installed with the latest Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines plus antifungal susceptibility test result interpretation, ensures the accuracy and efficiency of our performance.